Also called: Also called: ED, Impotence
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But male sexual dysfunction is not a natural part of aging.
Some people have trouble speaking with their doctors about sex. But if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. ED can be a sign of health problems. It may mean your blood vessels are clogged. It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated.
Your doctor can offer several new treatments for ED. For many men, the answer is as simple as taking a pill. Getting more exercise, losing weight or stopping smoking may also help.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Erectile Dysfunction
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/impotence/index.htm -
Erectile Dysfunction
(Patient Education Institute) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoices/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoicesspanish/htm/index.htm
- Erectile Dysfunction(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Effects(American Medical Association) - http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZKV6W3NAC&sub_cat=57
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What I Need to Know about Erection Problems
(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/ED_ez/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/ED_EZ/index.htm
- Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer(04/27/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_83421.html
- Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision(04/14/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_82886.html
- Healthy Men Who Took Viagra, Cialis See Fine(04/13/2009, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_82865.html
- More News on Erectile Dysfunction http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_e.html#erectiledysfunction
- Testosterone Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry) - http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/testosterone/test.html
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Your Options Include Sex Therapy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction-treatment/MC00061/METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/MC00029/METHOD=print
- Non-Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)(American Urological Association) - http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=174
- Penile Implants(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/penile-implants/MY00358/METHOD=print
- Penis Pumps for Erectile Dysfunction: Improve Your Sexual Function(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/penis-pump/MC00059/METHOD=print
- Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction(American Urological Association) - http://urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=128
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/testosterone_replacement_therapy/hic_testosterone_replacement_therapy.aspx
- Treating Erectile Dysfunction: Lifestyle Changes(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/erectile_disorder_impotence/hic_treating_erectile_dysfunction_lifestyle_changes.aspx
- Erectile Dysfunction Herbs: A Natural Treatment for ED?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction-herbs/MC00064/METHOD=print
- Hidden Risks of Erectile Dysfunction "Treatments" Sold Online(Food and Drug Administration) - http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/erectiledysfunction010408.html
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Yohimbe
(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) - http://nccam.nih.gov/health/yohimbe/index.htm
- Depression and Erectile Dysfunction(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/depression/hic_depression_and_erectile_dysfunction.aspx
- Professional Help: Sexuality and Cancer(American Cancer Society) - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/mit/content/mit_7_2x_where_to_seek_professional_help_women.asp
- Erectile Dysfunction: What Causes a Lopsided Erection?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/AN00600/METHOD=print
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Peyronie's Disease
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm
- Peyronie's Disease(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/peyronies-disease/DS00427/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Effects of Cancer Treatment on Male Sexuality(American Cancer Society) - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/mit/content/mit_7_2x_cancer_treatments_effects_on_male_sexuality.asp?sitearea=mit
- Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: Take Control Today(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/DA00045/METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: A Sign of Heart Disease?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/HB00074/METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: What to Expect during Your Doctor Visit(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/MC00060/METHOD=print
- Impotence and Loss of Libido(National Women's Health Information Center) - http://womenshealth.gov/mens/sexual/impotence.cfm
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Erectile Dysfunction(Patient Education Institute) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoices/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoicesspanish/htm/index.htm
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Minimally Invasive Penile Impant Surgery(OR-Live) - One hour program - 3/26/2007 - http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM/rnh.cfm?id=418
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Erectile Dysfunction(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Erectile+Dysfunction%22
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Impotence
(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Impotence%22
- Article: Sexual dysfunction is common in the morbidly obese male and... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19183532&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease: efficacy and safety of phosphodiesterase... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19181648&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: A population-based, longitudinal study of erectile dysfunction and future coronary... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19181643&tool=MedlinePlus
- Erectile Dysfunction -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=erectile+dysfunction[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- Glossary(American Urological Association) - http://www.urologyhealth.org/glossary/index.cfm
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Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/resources/organizations.htm
- Find a Urologist(American Urological Association) - http://www.urologyhealth.org/find_urologist/html/index.asp
- American Urological Association - http://www.auanet.org/
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
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Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/kustats/
- Penis Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/penisdisorders.html
- Male Reproductive System - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malereproductivesystem.html
- Men - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/men.html
- Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniors.html
- Sexual Health Issues - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualhealthissues.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Erectile Dysfunction is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/